Comments on: The Perfect Portable Game Collection for a Desert Island http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2008/08/the-perfect-portable-game-collection-for-a-desert-island/ The Dice of Doom is a blog about gaming, being a gamer and general interest content suitable for nerds. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:44:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: jrronimo http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2008/08/the-perfect-portable-game-collection-for-a-desert-island/comment-page-1/#comment-141 jrronimo Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:59:37 +0000 http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=256#comment-141 If you want a /really good/ remake of Space Invaders, Square Enix (who owns Taito) recently released "Space Invaders Extreme" for PSP and DS. Either is US$20, which is incredibly reasonable. The game still has the great Space Invaders gameplay you're used to, but there are power ups and Invaders that work differently, etc. It's phenomenal. Arcade: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guwange" rel="nofollow">Guwange</a>. You can't know how awesome it is until you play it. I would also go with Gauntlet Legends or a fighting game... Puzzle: Tetris DS, easy. Board Game: FPS: Wolfenstein 3D.. I'm sure there are things I've yet to find in that game. Perhaps it's sequel: 'Spear of Destiny' as well. RPG: Since Xenogears isn't on a portable device just yet, I'll go with Chrono Trigger (a Super Nintendo remake coming out in November for DS). Maybe one of the Final Fantasy Tactics games... or Shiren... argh, too many choices. If you want a /really good/ remake of Space Invaders, Square Enix (who owns Taito) recently released “Space Invaders Extreme” for PSP and DS. Either is US$20, which is incredibly reasonable. The game still has the great Space Invaders gameplay you’re used to, but there are power ups and Invaders that work differently, etc. It’s phenomenal.

Arcade: Guwange. You can’t know how awesome it is until you play it. I would also go with Gauntlet Legends or a fighting game…
Puzzle: Tetris DS, easy.
Board Game:
FPS: Wolfenstein 3D.. I’m sure there are things I’ve yet to find in that game. Perhaps it’s sequel: ‘Spear of Destiny’ as well.
RPG: Since Xenogears isn’t on a portable device just yet, I’ll go with Chrono Trigger (a Super Nintendo remake coming out in November for DS). Maybe one of the Final Fantasy Tactics games… or Shiren… argh, too many choices.

]]> By: jrronimo http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2008/08/the-perfect-portable-game-collection-for-a-desert-island/comment-page-1/#comment-18193 jrronimo Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:59:00 +0000 http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=256#comment-18193 If you want a /really good/ remake of Space Invaders, Square Enix (who owns Taito) recently released "Space Invaders Extreme" for PSP and DS. Either is US$20, which is incredibly reasonable. The game still has the great Space Invaders gameplay you're used to, but there are power ups and Invaders that work differently, etc. It's phenomenal. Arcade: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guwange" rel="nofollow">Guwange</a>. You can't know how awesome it is until you play it. I would also go with Gauntlet Legends or a fighting game... Puzzle: Tetris DS, easy. Board Game: FPS: Wolfenstein 3D.. I'm sure there are things I've yet to find in that game. Perhaps it's sequel: 'Spear of Destiny' as well. RPG: Since Xenogears isn't on a portable device just yet, I'll go with Chrono Trigger (a Super Nintendo remake coming out in November for DS). Maybe one of the Final Fantasy Tactics games... or Shiren... argh, too many choices. If you want a /really good/ remake of Space Invaders, Square Enix (who owns Taito) recently released “Space Invaders Extreme” for PSP and DS. Either is US$20, which is incredibly reasonable. The game still has the great Space Invaders gameplay you’re used to, but there are power ups and Invaders that work differently, etc. It’s phenomenal.

Arcade: Guwange. You can’t know how awesome it is until you play it. I would also go with Gauntlet Legends or a fighting game…
Puzzle: Tetris DS, easy.
Board Game:
FPS: Wolfenstein 3D.. I’m sure there are things I’ve yet to find in that game. Perhaps it’s sequel: ‘Spear of Destiny’ as well.
RPG: Since Xenogears isn’t on a portable device just yet, I’ll go with Chrono Trigger (a Super Nintendo remake coming out in November for DS). Maybe one of the Final Fantasy Tactics games… or Shiren… argh, too many choices.

]]> By: Ellisthion http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2008/08/the-perfect-portable-game-collection-for-a-desert-island/comment-page-1/#comment-138 Ellisthion Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:44:50 +0000 http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=256#comment-138 Hmm yeah, good point. I guess then I'd probably choose something else instead of Lemmings, but I don't know what. The problem with puzzle games is I find them either painfully repetitive (Tetris bores me quickly), or have a definite end... Hmm yeah, good point. I guess then I’d probably choose something else instead of Lemmings, but I don’t know what. The problem with puzzle games is I find them either painfully repetitive (Tetris bores me quickly), or have a definite end…

]]> By: Ellisthion http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2008/08/the-perfect-portable-game-collection-for-a-desert-island/comment-page-1/#comment-18192 Ellisthion Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:44:00 +0000 http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=256#comment-18192 Hmm yeah, good point. I guess then I'd probably choose something else instead of Lemmings, but I don't know what. The problem with puzzle games is I find them either painfully repetitive (Tetris bores me quickly), or have a definite end... Hmm yeah, good point. I guess then I’d probably choose something else instead of Lemmings, but I don’t know what. The problem with puzzle games is I find them either painfully repetitive (Tetris bores me quickly), or have a definite end…

]]> By: RupertG http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2008/08/the-perfect-portable-game-collection-for-a-desert-island/comment-page-1/#comment-135 RupertG Mon, 25 Aug 2008 06:27:33 +0000 http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=256#comment-135 I don't actually feel too bad about that as it is random, and in many ways, more varied... I don’t actually feel too bad about that as it is random, and in many ways, more varied…

]]> By: RupertG http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2008/08/the-perfect-portable-game-collection-for-a-desert-island/comment-page-1/#comment-18191 RupertG Mon, 25 Aug 2008 06:27:00 +0000 http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=256#comment-18191 I don't actually feel too bad about that as it is random, and in many ways, more varied... I don’t actually feel too bad about that as it is random, and in many ways, more varied…

]]> By: Ellisthion http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2008/08/the-perfect-portable-game-collection-for-a-desert-island/comment-page-1/#comment-134 Ellisthion Mon, 25 Aug 2008 06:19:34 +0000 http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=256#comment-134 Good point... but if that's the RPG, it means losing pokemon... Good point… but if that’s the RPG, it means losing pokemon…

]]> By: Ellisthion http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2008/08/the-perfect-portable-game-collection-for-a-desert-island/comment-page-1/#comment-18190 Ellisthion Mon, 25 Aug 2008 06:19:00 +0000 http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=256#comment-18190 Good point... but if that's the RPG, it means losing pokemon... Good point… but if that’s the RPG, it means losing pokemon…

]]> By: RupertG http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2008/08/the-perfect-portable-game-collection-for-a-desert-island/comment-page-1/#comment-132 RupertG Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:01:35 +0000 http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=256#comment-132 I was actually just thinking that... Moria is endlessly entertaining... I have, at various points in my life (usually but not exclusively during holidays) played that game for days.... I was actually just thinking that… Moria is endlessly entertaining… I have, at various points in my life (usually but not exclusively during holidays) played that game for days….

]]> By: RupertG http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2008/08/the-perfect-portable-game-collection-for-a-desert-island/comment-page-1/#comment-18189 RupertG Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:01:00 +0000 http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=256#comment-18189 I was actually just thinking that... Moria is endlessly entertaining... I have, at various points in my life (usually but not exclusively during holidays) played that game for days.... I was actually just thinking that… Moria is endlessly entertaining… I have, at various points in my life (usually but not exclusively during holidays) played that game for days….

]]> By: dk http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2008/08/the-perfect-portable-game-collection-for-a-desert-island/comment-page-1/#comment-128 dk Sun, 24 Aug 2008 13:29:08 +0000 http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=256#comment-128 Hmmm, how about the original Duke Nukem, and possibly Heroes of Might and Magic. Actually, scrap that last one - make it Moria or more likely Angband. Hmmm, how about the original Duke Nukem, and possibly Heroes of Might and Magic. Actually, scrap that last one – make it Moria or more likely Angband.

]]> By: dk http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2008/08/the-perfect-portable-game-collection-for-a-desert-island/comment-page-1/#comment-18188 dk Sun, 24 Aug 2008 13:29:00 +0000 http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=256#comment-18188 Hmmm, how about the original Duke Nukem, and possibly Heroes of Might and Magic. Actually, scrap that last one - make it Moria or more likely Angband. Hmmm, how about the original Duke Nukem, and possibly Heroes of Might and Magic. Actually, scrap that last one – make it Moria or more likely Angband.

]]> By: Ellisthion http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2008/08/the-perfect-portable-game-collection-for-a-desert-island/comment-page-1/#comment-116 Ellisthion Sat, 23 Aug 2008 04:31:10 +0000 http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=256#comment-116 Hmm... Arcade: ... I can never get the last one in Space Invaders. Hmm. Missile Command, if the device is touch-screen. Puzzle: Lemmings. Actually, I downloaded this onto my phone yesterday. Works well. Board Game: Chess. Actually, no, scrub that: Stratego. FPS: I never really liked Doom that much. How old is retro? Jedi Knight 1? RPG: Okay, I'll agree with Pokemon, preferably Leaf Green or Fire Red (they're GBA remakes of the original games) Hmm…

Arcade: … I can never get the last one in Space Invaders. Hmm. Missile Command, if the device is touch-screen.
Puzzle: Lemmings. Actually, I downloaded this onto my phone yesterday. Works well.
Board Game: Chess. Actually, no, scrub that: Stratego.
FPS: I never really liked Doom that much. How old is retro? Jedi Knight 1?
RPG: Okay, I’ll agree with Pokemon, preferably Leaf Green or Fire Red (they’re GBA remakes of the original games)

]]> By: Ellisthion http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2008/08/the-perfect-portable-game-collection-for-a-desert-island/comment-page-1/#comment-18187 Ellisthion Sat, 23 Aug 2008 04:31:00 +0000 http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=256#comment-18187 Hmm... Arcade: ... I can never get the last one in Space Invaders. Hmm. Missile Command, if the device is touch-screen. Puzzle: Lemmings. Actually, I downloaded this onto my phone yesterday. Works well. Board Game: Chess. Actually, no, scrub that: Stratego. FPS: I never really liked Doom that much. How old is retro? Jedi Knight 1? RPG: Okay, I'll agree with Pokemon, preferably Leaf Green or Fire Red (they're GBA remakes of the original games) Hmm…

Arcade: … I can never get the last one in Space Invaders. Hmm. Missile Command, if the device is touch-screen.
Puzzle: Lemmings. Actually, I downloaded this onto my phone yesterday. Works well.
Board Game: Chess. Actually, no, scrub that: Stratego.
FPS: I never really liked Doom that much. How old is retro? Jedi Knight 1?
RPG: Okay, I’ll agree with Pokemon, preferably Leaf Green or Fire Red (they’re GBA remakes of the original games)

]]> By: Miss T http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2008/08/the-perfect-portable-game-collection-for-a-desert-island/comment-page-1/#comment-97 Miss T Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:37:27 +0000 http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=256#comment-97 Trivia would be cool! I also vote for Bejewelled, Hexic, A Series of Unfortunate Events and Insaniquarium.... All from MSN Games, back when I had the time to play them :) Also miniature golf, pool and online chess would be cool... Trivia would be cool!

I also vote for Bejewelled, Hexic, A Series of Unfortunate Events and Insaniquarium…. All from MSN Games, back when I had the time to play them :)

Also miniature golf, pool and online chess would be cool…

]]> By: Miss T http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2008/08/the-perfect-portable-game-collection-for-a-desert-island/comment-page-1/#comment-18186 Miss T Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:37:00 +0000 http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=256#comment-18186 Trivia would be cool! I also vote for Bejewelled, Hexic, A Series of Unfortunate Events and Insaniquarium.... All from MSN Games, back when I had the time to play them :) Also miniature golf, pool and online chess would be cool... Trivia would be cool!

I also vote for Bejewelled, Hexic, A Series of Unfortunate Events and Insaniquarium…. All from MSN Games, back when I had the time to play them :)

Also miniature golf, pool and online chess would be cool…

]]> By: mardo http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2008/08/the-perfect-portable-game-collection-for-a-desert-island/comment-page-1/#comment-96 mardo Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:38:30 +0000 http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=256#comment-96 I would also want to chuck in a gambling game, like poker. And a trivia game such as trivia pursuit, coz I like to expand my knowledge while playing. I would also want to chuck in a gambling game, like poker.
And a trivia game such as trivia pursuit, coz I like to expand my knowledge while playing.

]]> By: mardo http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2008/08/the-perfect-portable-game-collection-for-a-desert-island/comment-page-1/#comment-18185 mardo Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:38:00 +0000 http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=256#comment-18185 I would also want to chuck in a gambling game, like poker. And a trivia game such as trivia pursuit, coz I like to expand my knowledge while playing. I would also want to chuck in a gambling game, like poker.
And a trivia game such as trivia pursuit, coz I like to expand my knowledge while playing.

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